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Practical and Philosophical Strategies To Prevent Inheritance Disputes Introduction: The Stakes of Inheritance Disputes in Australia Inheritance disputes are more common in Australia than many realise, often resulting in fractured families, prolonged legal battles, and diminished estates. According to research cited by Slater & Gordon, “almost half of Australians believe that family conflict is likely…
Read MoreFROM BOOMERS TO MILLENNIALS
RETHINKING WEALTH, HOUSING, AND OPPORTUNITY IN AUSTRALIA Introduction: The Changing Landscape of Australian Wealth Australia’s story has long been one of progress, prosperity, and the promise that each generation will enjoy a better life than the last. For decades, this narrative held true: baby boomers and their parents benefited from robust economic growth, affordable housing,…
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PRACTICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL STRATEGIES FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND FINANCIAL STABILITY Introduction: The Australian Housing Crisis in Context Australia’s housing crisis is not just a headline—it is a lived reality for millions. The ‘Australian Dream’ of home ownership, once a cornerstone of the nation’s identity, is now slipping out of reach for an increasing number of…
Read MoreThe Art and Science of Fund Manager Selection
Selecting the right fund manager is both an art and a science. This expert guide from Leading Advice explores how Australian investors can balance analysis, philosophy, and trust to build resilient portfolios and achieve long-term financial success.
Read MoreTax tips and tax return checklist 2021/2022
To help you complete your tax return, including if you’ve been working from home, this checklist outlines income and expenses you need to disclose to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) when lodging your return. We’ve also provided an overview of the types of tax offsets and deductions you may be entitled to claim plus other…
Read MoreFederal Budget Video Update 2022
There’s an app for that
It seems we are increasingly using apps in everyday life. Apps can help us manage certain aspects of our lives, tap into things that are of interest to us, or keep track of different goals. We can use apps to look up movies, events and shows and book tickets within minutes; we can use apps…
Read MoreFive tips for looking after your household’s finances
Take the pain out of managing your family’s finances with some simple tips every family can use. Taking care of household finances can be time consuming and boring – and often people don’t know where to start. Your local library may have some good resources if you want to do your own research, but these…
Read MoreTeaching your kids healthy money habits
With a few simple changes, you could set a good example for your children. Research shows that parents’ actions affect their children’s behaviour and the effects can last into adulthood.[1] This puts the onus on parents to ensure kids have the skills to make smart financial decisions – from learning about the importance of saving…
Read MoreHow will the Federal Budget affect you?
During this year’s Federal Budget announcement Treasurer Josh Frydenberg stated“Australia is back!”. The Budget proposes positive changes to superannuation, an extensionof the low and middle income tax offsets and a boost to aged care services. SummaryWe’ve summarised some of the key points from the Budget below but, remember, these are subject tothe passing of legislation:•…
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